Easy Pumpkin Pie and Being Carton Smart

Imagine if everyone made one small, smart decision a day. How much would it help our planet and our own personal worlds? As an individual, it feels small, but as a collective, the small, smart decisions add up. Tetra Pak applauds the thousands of small acts of smartness that add up to make a big difference. Tetra Pak carton packages, designed for maximum efficiency and environmental friendliness, are one small way to live smarter and to Be Carton Smart.

This holiday season, Tetra Pak wants to inspire people to make small, smart decisions when cooking for their families and stocking their pantries. Pacific Foods, a brand committed to doing the right thing for you, for the environment, and for their employees, is the perfect way to start this holiday season of thanks. 

Here are some of the products I got to try:

Pacific Foods Organic Pumpkin Puree 

Pacific Foods Organic Jellied Cranberry Sauce 

Pacific Foods Organic Chicken Simply Stock

Tetra Pak cartons are pantry stables for those that enjoy living smart because: 
• Tetra Pak® cartons are made of 70% paper, a renewable resource, from selectively harvested, re-grown trees that are FSC-certified (Forest Stewardship Council)
• Cartons use 1/3 of the packaging compared to cans…or even an egg!
• Cartons are space saving, easy to store and open. Keep your pantry neat and toss your can openers. , stackable and space saving.
• The unique packaging process preserves the flavor and nutrients of food without the use of preservatives.Product quality is exactly the way it was intended to be.
• Recycleable and in fact result in 60% less landfill waste than cans
• Cartons are re-closable so you can use what you need and save the rest for later.

Do you realize how many amazing food products for your holiday meals you can get in a carton? Whether you are making pumpkin pie, green been casserole, or simply want an easy way to dress up the must-have cranberry loaf on the table,Tetra Pak® cartons help make you #CartonSmart this holiday season.

How can you be #CartonSmart this holiday season? From small, smart recipes that use ingredients in cartons or “smart” entertaining tips that produce great tasting food with little waste, depend on Tetra Pak® cartons!

One of my favorite holiday dishes is Pumpkin Pie – I mean, who doesn’t love it (and look forward to it all year)?! Let’s be honest for a minute – I really stink at making pie crust – they always taste fine, but they look like a 3 yr old made them! 😉 Definitely not my strongest suit. I like to cheat and make one of those Impossibly Easy Pies.

Easy Pumpkin Pie

Printable recipe

Yield: 8 servings

1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)

½ cup Original Bisquick mix

½ cup sugar

1 cup evaporated milk

1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened

1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 eggs

Whipped topping, if desired

Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9-inch pie plate and set aside.

In a large bowl, stir all ingredients except the whipped topping until well blended. Pour into the prepared pie plate.

Bake 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 30 minutes on a wire rack. Refrigerate 3 hours or until chilled. Serve with whipped topping. Store covered in refrigerator.

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